If you frequent the Detroit music scene, you might’ve noticed that I haven’t been around for the past two weeks. My friend Richard and I left May 18th for an 11 day road trip around America, our trip being centered on The Sights’ first show with Tenacious D in Santa Barbara, CA. America was beautiful and all; no denying that. The Sights’ performance was definitely the highlight for me, though, which may seem silly since I’ve seen them at least once a month since last December. It was amazing watching them on a huge stage, opening for a famous act like Tenacious D. So incredibly proud of these guys. :)

I finally had some time today to do an update. I'm three weeks behind, so I'm going to try to keep this short. April 25th, my friend Chelsee and I made it out to PJ's Lager House for the 2nd New Orleans Night of 2012. They had an instructor giving free 1920's dance lessons before the band played. It looked like a lot of fun, but Chelsee and I didn't join in. Maybe next time (5/30/12). Detroit Pleasure Society played two great sets; I'm definitely a fan of Dixieland Jazz now, and I highly recommend going out to see them. They play the last Wednesday of every month at PJ's Lager House until further notice.

Colorwheel

The following Saturday, April 28th, I left right after the play I was directing ended and drove out to PJ's again to see The Walking Beat, Colorwheel, and Kenny Tudrick. It was a really great night; definitely worth staying out for after a long weekend. I hadn't seen any of these bands live before, but I knew some of their members from the other bands that they're in. If you've read my other entries at all, you know that most of the bands I go to see are completely new to me. I go out to support the friends I've made in the past few months and am never let down. So much talent in the city.